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As electricity costs rise, everyone wants data centers to pick up their tab. But how?
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (208+ words) The demand for electricity can have a ripple effect that raises prices for everyone else. For example, if utilities build more power plants or transmission lines to serve them, the cost can be spread across all ratepayers. Shoulder Pain is…...
‘The Simpsons’ hits 800th episode milestone on Sunday
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (215+ words) (No.) 800 is an incredibly insane number, especially when you realize there are still many more to come," said Farmington Hills native and "The Simpsons" showrunner Al Jean. "It's an ... Homer and the gang continue to make history as "The Simpsons…...
Movies playing in Southeast Michigan, new releases Feb. 13
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (1705+ words) The following list includes movies available at local theaters, and movies that are available to watch through online streaming and video on demand services including: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Hulu, Vudu, FandangoNow, Apple TV+, YouTube, Disney+, HBO Max…...
Gigantic works of Michigan-trained clay artist featured in traveling show
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (763+ words) Toshiko Takaezu worked with not just her hands, but her entire body. She really had to: A lot of her glazed ceramic sculptures were enormous, as tall as she and too large to wrap her arms around. Footage of her…...
Stagecrafters brings an Agatha Christie classic to life
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (349+ words) Stagecrafters in Royal Oak will present the Agatha Christie classic "Murder on the Orient Express" at the Baldwin Theatre's main stage from Feb. 13 through March 1. The show, which is an adaptation of the Christie novel by Ken Ludwig, features a…...
Madison Heights, county officials take heat after repeated emergency alerts
1+ week, 3+ day ago (362+ words) Oakland County officials and Madison Heights police are hearing from angry residents after emergency alerts were sent multiple times after a missing 6-year-old boy who was found Sunday night. Madison Heights police used social media Tuesday morning to communicate that…...
Local theaters host a half-dozen productions this weekend
1+ week, 4+ day ago (254+ words) When mulling over things to do this weekend, don't forget about live theater " and these six shows running on metro area stages " " The Detroit Public Theatre has opened its production of "The Mountaintop" " playwright Katori Hall's 2009 depiction of Martin Luther…...
Movies playing in Southeast Michigan, new releases Jan. 30
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1676+ words) The following list includes movies available at local theaters, and movies that are available to watch through online streaming and video on demand services including: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Hulu, Vudu, FandangoNow, Apple TV+, YouTube, Disney+, HBO Max…...
Book Review: ‘The Intruder’ is a readable psychothriller from Freida McFadden
2+ week, 4+ day ago (587+ words) Just as the current movie "The Housemaid," based on the book by Freida McFadden, has hit theaters, the same author has penned a thriller now available at bookstores. "The Intruder" is a complicated page turner weaving vengeance and deep hurt....
Waterford Twp. residents, police chief spar over Flock Safety agreement
2+ week, 5+ day ago (607+ words) The Board of Trustees on Monday night unanimously approved a contract with Flock Safety for upgraded services following opposition from residents and an impassioned plea from the police chief. Waterford police use 12 Flock license plate readers through Flock Safety, which…...